What Causes Vomiting, Diarrhea And Tingling Sensation In The Feet And Hands?

Posted on Fri, 18 Nov 2016

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Question : My daughter has a stomach virus (it seems) for about 24 hours. She has had vomiting and diarrhea, but what I am concerned about is that she has had tingling in her feet and hands. It went away and then she fell asleep and woke up very upset because there was tingling in her hands. Is this cause for concern. She also has started exercising this week, in a dance class, and has done no exercise for some months so I don't know if it is just muscle tightness...

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Supplementation of Vitamin B complex needed.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that your daughter has an episode of gastritis or food poisoning. Indeed it seems to be due to contaminated milk but improper hand hygiene could also be contributory. In any case, you need to give your child some antiemetic like ondansetron as and when needed, especially before feeds (15 min-30 min prior to feeds). The mainstay of treatment is ORS (oral rehydration solution). Unless the lost salts and fluids are replenished the child would become dehydrated. The urine output needs to be monitored. If the frequency comes down it indicates dehydration and calls for additional supplementation of fluids. But if the child becomes lethargic you would need to take her to a hospital without delay.

You need to be patient. The vomiting may persist for a couple of days before it resolves.

You need not worry about the tingling. It is probably due to deficiency of B vitamins. Giving some Vitamin B supplement should gradually provide relief.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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